julusc Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Hi can anybody help, at the moment my ex-bat hens ( I have 11) are laying a lot of soft shells, maybe 2 or 3 a day? they are on layers pellets mixed with corn, we added oyster shell to it, we have had them on tonic drinks but it doesn't seem to be working? any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I'd just give them the pellets with poultry grit and leave the corn out, as it is not particularly nutritious and will crowd out the good stuff. I would also cut out ant other treats and limit their free ranging for a while. You could try adding limestone flour and cod liver oil to their pellets. The oli will make the flour adhere and its VitD3 content will assist with the calcium metabolism. Have the hens been wormed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 they need some poultry grit too. sorry, eta, it's already been mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
